Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz, Ponta do Sol

Name: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz
Address: Ponta do Sol, Portugal

#2 among attractions in Ponta do Sol

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The Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz is the mother church of Ponta do Sol, Autonomous Region of Madeira, it was built in the late 15th century.

Inside the church there is a small chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio, built by Rodrigues Eanes, o Coxo, in his will of 1486, where you can also find the tombstone of Rodrigues Anes, o Coxo, which has an inscription in gothic letters.

The facade we see today dates from 1708, the year in which the frontispiece of the temple, with its Manueline portal, was demolished to make way for the body of the Matriz.

The church has precious silver religious vestments and several images, of which the Hispano-Arabic style ceiling of the main chapel stands out, as well as the baptismal font, offered by king D. Manuel I, in green mudéjar ceramics, a unique example in the country.

Architectural style: ManuelineCoordinates: 32°40'48"N, 17°6'17"W

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Levada das 25 Fontes, Ribeira Brava Lighthouse, Risco, Cascata dos Anjos.

5.4 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
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Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ribeira Brava Lighthouse, Ribeira Brava
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5.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Risco, Madeira Natural Park
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0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Cascata dos Anjos, Ribeira Brava
18 min walk • The Cascata dos Anjos is a waterfall located in the civil parish of Anjos, municipality of Ponta do Sol, on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The waterfall cascades over the rockface onto the old E.R.101 regional roadway, and spills into the sea below.
~260 ftN
32°40'51"N • 17°6'16"W
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Beach
Praia da Calheta, Calheta
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3.2 miE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Centro Desportivo da Madeira, Madeira Natural Park
83 min walk • Centro Desportivo da Madeira is a multi-use stadium in Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 2,500 people and was built in 2007.